Cousins demands AFL drug test

Scott Spits and Robyn Grace

Ben Cousins's AFL playing future remains uncertain after the Richmond on-baller was discharged from hospital today after a severe reaction to a prescribed sleeping tablet.

And the Tigers say the 32-year-old is demanding a drug test from the AFL to show that illicit drugs were not involved in his hospital emergency yesterday.

Richmond released a statement this afternoon confirming that tests showed his condition was the result of an adverse reaction to prescription medication.

"Ben's condition improved significantly overnight and medical staff at the Epworth (hospital) saw fit to release him from hospital this afternoon," Richmond general manager of football Craig Cameron said today.

"The most important thing over the past 24 hours has been Ben's health and the club is pleased he is expected to make a full recovery. No decision has been made on his immediate playing future."

Toxicology tests for Cousins have reportedly given the AFL star the all-clear for consuming any alcohol in the aftermath of Richmond's stirring victory over the Sydney Swans at the MCG on Sunday.

Radio 3AW reported this afternoon results of Cousins' toxicology tests revealed the Tigers star had no alcohol in his blood system when he was rushed to hospital.